TITLE
Recommendation to receive supporting documentation into the record, conclude the hearing, find that the area to be vacated is not needed for present or prospective public use, and adopt resolution ordering the vacation of a portion of the east half of the east/west alley, west of Quincy Avenue and south of 7th Street. (District 3)
DISCUSSION
In order to reduce nuisance activity and illegal dumping in this alley, the resident at 669 Quincy Avenue has requested that the alley be vacated and staff supports this request. The area proposed to be vacated is shown on Exhibit A. Consistent with California land reversion practices, the 2.5 foot wide northern portion of the alley will revert back to the original property owner located at 4540 East 7th Street, and the remaining 15 feet will be divided in half by property owners on each side of the alley. A ten-foot-wide easement has been reserved by Southern California Edison on the north side of the alley as shown on Exhibit B. No buildings may be constructed within the easement area.
Proceedings for this vacation are being conducted in accordance with Chapter 3, General Vacation Procedure, of the Public Streets, Highways and Service Easements Vacation Law of the California Streets and Highways Code. Findings must establish that the subject right-of-way is unnecessary for present or prospective public use. The Department of Public Works supports this action based on the following evidence, facts, conditions, and findings, establishing that the dedicated right-of-way to be vacated is unnecessary for present or prospective public use.
On August 14, 2012, the City Council adopted Resolution No. RES-12-0074, declaring its intention to vacate the subject right-of-way, and set September 18, 2012 as the date for the public hearing.
This matter was reviewed by Deputy City Attorney Linda Trang and by Budget Management Officer Victoria Bell on August 27, 2012.
TIMING CONSIDERATIONS
The date of this public hearing was set by City Council action.
FISCAL IMPACT
Both the Tentative Fee in the amount of $7,080 and the Final Fee in the amount of $7,080, for a total amount of $14,160, have been paid by the petitioner and deposited to the General Fund (GP). Approval of this vacation would potentially have a positive impact on the local job market.
SUGGESTED ACTION
Approve recommendation.
BODY
A RESOLUTION ORDERING THE VACATION OF THE EAST HALF OF THE EAST-WEST ALLEY, SOUTH OF 7TH STREET AND WEST OF QUINCY AVENUE IN THE CITY OF LONG BEACH, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA.
Respectfully Submitted,
MICHAEL P. CONWAY
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS
APPROVED:
PATRICK H. WEST
CITY MANAGER